Well, we are just about at the end of another school year. Since this is the final edition of the 1948-49 Spectator, thoughts begin to go back over the entire school year. It has been a great year at McPherson College, what with all the dorm raids, firecrackers, pranks, athletic events, and the many other items of interest that keep Mac College from becoming too dull.

Amazing how fast time travels, isn't it? Just think, it wasn’t too long ago when the college year opened with seven new teachers. That was the fall of the year and Esther Mohler, freshman, made 137 out of lot) on the freshman English test. Also Gina Munda was expected from Italy. The downtown community concert association announced that this year Mac would have four artists in the series.

Enrollment dropped from 417

to 361 and the business admin istration of the college must have surely thought that the college at least was in the throes of a business recession.

Shrerfy Directs Play

Miss Esther Sherfy, now Mrs. Marion Porter, came back from Colorado with a "Hasty Heart" to direct (the play'that is) and a rock on the proverbial finger. The play went fine, so did the rock.

The new cafeteria was photographed with all the big wheels standing in line waiting to pay their checks. It was overheard that one professor, and he's not absent minded, stated that he didn’t have to eat in the cafeteria because he had a good cook at home.

Alexander Queen

Bonnie Alexander began her reign as queen with a court that did her justice. Bonnie reigned over a banquet. the football game, and the homecoming parade.

McPherson’s music professor. Don Frederick, went wild and wrote a winning verse for the state song "Home On The Range."

In a poll taken by the Spectator the students showed that they approved of installing a juke box or as the administration called it, "an automatic music vending machine."

About this time the so-called men on the campus began running for their lives because the Student Christian Association had proclaimed Sadie Hawkins Day on the Mac Campus. It was during this time that it was legal for the boys to shower the girls if they tried too hard to catch a man. Who's Who

Five of the college’s students made the national Who's Who in American Colleges and Universi-ties. They represented the bruin and brawn of the Mac Campus. Those selected were Ted Geisert, Donnie Alexander, John Firestone, Duck Reinecker, and John Burkholder, Ted Geisert since then has been admitted to Harvard University of Law with a scholarship, and John Burkholder has been admitted to the University of Chicago with a scholarship.

Nothing too outstanding as far as couples are concerned happened on the campus except that twenty-three became engaged throughout the year, and three new heirs were announced in the Spec. It seems that Mary Helen Cline and Lester Messamer started the ball rolling for engagements because they were the first to announce their engagement They were quickly followed by Anita Jo Norlin and Willard Hopkins.

Leap year ended without a bang, and the hopes of some of

the fellows were smashed.

"Soc-Hop” was the party given by the Spectator for the entire college and was followed by the Barkerattes' party western style and another Spec party entitled "Cupids Capers.”

KNEX was founded in the community and the college began to make plans for a college broadcast.

College students took a sudden interest in grapefruit, oranges, and other health foods after Mrs. Elmer Ibsen told students in assembly that they were literally falling apart from lack of the right foods.

“Prexy" Resigns

After serving Mac seven years. President Peters announced his resignation to the student body and the clay. Shortly before this announcement some 200 seats from the chapel were "swiped" but returned later.

Elections were getting hot, and someone slipped in his own idea of the March 16th election by heading the ears of the Spec with the lines “Beware the Ides of March.”

Blood For Red Cross

The American Red Cross opened a drive for blood from the college and a special day was set aside. Sixty-seven pints were given by faculty members and students. The Rooster Banquet went off with a bang, and most people said that it was the best ever given.

So all in all it's been a grand year at 'ye olde college,” and most everyone is looking forward to next year with its new teachers, new students and everything else that must happen when a group like the students of McPherson College come together.

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’Twas the second night after the first raid occurred

That the boys entered Arnold in one big herd.

In they came, through windows and doors.

Two by two. and four by fours.

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Some came on second.

Some came on third.

From shouts of the inmates were those hoys lured.

A few of the girls became quite excited,

But most of the girls were extreme

On Sunday, May 22, at 3 p. m., the final student recital to be presented by the Music Department will be held in the college chapel. The recital will feature both voice and piano stu-dents.

The program is printed below.

Presto from Sonata op 10 No. 3—Beethoven—Stanford    Lehm-

berg. pianist

Blue Were Her Eyes — W. Watts Royce Beam, tenor.

Consecration -— Y. Manney — Wilma Smith, soprano.

Woodland Beloved (from Ato-lanta) — Handel — Jack Baker,

Council Cancels Tryouts Of ’49 Mac Cheerleaders

Because of the luck of interest on the part of students, the Cheerleader election has been called off until next fail according to Jeane Baldwin, secretary of the student council.

Only two applications were received by the council those being from Mary Ann Bishop and Eula Broyles.

The council voted to hold these two applications until next fall and then call for additional applications from the new freshmen and other classmen. The new president of the council will arrange for the election next fall.

The constitution states that the election must be held on or before May 16 and that two boys and two girls should fill the position.

Art Department Sponsors Exhibit

Each year the art department looks forward to exhibiting some of the paintings by the art students. Tills year about thirty students will exhibit studies in charcoal, pastels, oils, and water colors next week during exams. The exhibit will be displayed in the Little Theater and will be open to any one who is interested.

Another exhibit of interest to all will be a display or English water color paintings from May 24 through commencement in the S. U. R. These paintings have been secured through the Kansas Federation of Art. They have won popular acclaim wherever shown. This exhibit may be seen each afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 and from 9:00 to 10:00 in the evening.

The Forecast:

May 20—Freshman and Sophomore Picnic.

May 20 — Graham and Nicholson Recital.

May 21 — Senior Breakfast.

May 22 - Student Recital.

May 24-27—Final Examinations.

May 28 — Class Day; Alumni Reception.

May 29 — Baccalaureate.

May 30 — Commencement.

Summer school is scheduled begin June 1 and last through July 27 for the first session. Two sessions will be held, the second be ginning July 27 and running through August 17.

Twelve faculty members will continue teaching this summer after the regular session of the college closes next week. Two sessions of summer school will be offered, and enough credit can be earned to enable a student to secure an elementary teaching certificate.

Three visiting professors will also be on the campus to take part in the summer activities. The professors will offer between thirty and thirty-five regular college courses.

The summer session will incorporate subjects in the fields of business, education and psychology. Bible, biology, chemistry, music, foreign language, art, sociology, literature, arithmetic, history, geography, and playground activities. Up to nine credits can be earned during this session.

New “Chevy” Replaces Damaged College Car

McPherson College is now the proud owner of a now 1949 black Chevrolet Style Line which will replace the older car that was wrecked In an accident near Emporia, Kansas.

The Music Department of McPherson College will present Mr. Vernon Nicholson, bass-baritone, and Mr. Kenneth Graham, tenor. In a joint voice recital tonight at 8:15.

Mr. Nicholson will present the first part of the program. He will sing "O Isis And Osiris,” "Within This Sacred Dwelling." "O Rest in the Lord." and “Now Heaven in Fullest Glory Shone.”

The second part of the program includes throe numbers by Mr. Graham. They are "Fear Not Ye. O Israel," "O Saviour, Hear Me!" and "If With All Your Hearts."

Mr. Nicholson appears again in the third part of the recital. He will sing ’The West Wind,” ’’Gypsy' John," “Deep River.” “The Mighty Deep.” and "Leotle Bateese."

Mr. Graham will sing the following in the fourth part of the Joint recital:    “Come Beloved,”

"Elegie," "One Day As I Was Walking.” "By the Bend of the River," "Into the Night," and "Alas! That Spring Should Vanish With the Rose.”

The fifth and inst part of the program is the "Final Trio” from the opera "Faust. ’ Miss Flor-ene Messick will assist Mr. Gre-ham and Mlr. Nicholson in this number.

The recital is to be given in the College Chapel. Miss Lois Nicholson will accompany her brother at the piano, and Miss Helen Stover will accompany Mr. Graham.

Final Broadcast By Mac College Goes To Players

Alpha Psi Omega, drama fraternity, will be in charge of the last McPherson College radiobroadcast over station KNEX. The program wil be aired today at 3:30.

The dramatic frat will present two plays on the broadcast. The plays are entitled "When Angry Count ’ to 100,” and "The Last Word.”

Mr. Frank Lutz will be the student narrator. The cast for "The Last Word.” will be Van Dunahoo, Ann Oberst, Kathleen Baerg, Ruth Merkey, Gordon Reist, LeRoy Doty, and Ted Geisert.

Tomorrow morning the seniors will be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Peters at the annual senior breakfast.

Sunday. May 22, will find a full day planned by the Church of the Brethren with Rev. DeWitt L. Miller giving the morning sermon entitled "Two Doors.”

On Monday May 23 the annual awards assembly will be held. Seniors are to sit in the front portion of the auditorium on the north side and students scheduled to receive awards are to sit on the south side front portion of the auditorium.

Speaking at the college's sixty-first annual commencement will he Mr. Hylton Harmon, attorney of Kansas City, Kansas. The exercises will be May 30 at 10 a. m. Mr. Harmon is a graduate of the Wyandotte High School and Park College, Parkville, Mo., and is a

Hylton Harman

former pastor of the Kansan City, Kansas, Church of the Brethren.

Other responsibilities of Mr. Harmon are membership in the General Brotherhood Board of the Church of the Brethren, and membership in the Brethren Service Commission.

Part of Mr. Harmon's studies were taken at George Washington University, Washington, D. C.

Mr. Harmon’s wife has the distinction of being the first airline hostess for TWA.

Saturday, May 28, will find the class of 1949 presenting the Class Day Program. Also the Alumni Banquet will be held in the evening in the Church of the Breth-ren.

Sunday. May 29 will be reserved for parents and friends of the graduates. A! 3:30 p. m. an organ recital will be presented in the college chapel by the music department. At 4:30 p. m. a reception will be held for the parents of the graduates and visiting friends in the student Union Room.

Monday, May 30 will close the activities for the Class of ’49 with the address given by Hylton Harman, attorney-at-law, Kansas City, Kansas.

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And It Wasn’t Stag Week Here

Administrative officials are all in a dither about the dorm raids which occurred a week ago. McPherson College isn’t the only college that is obliged to worry about such instances.

The University of Kansas is in the process of recovering from similar student action, except on a much larger scale. The Daily Kansan reported that as a part of the aftermath of the “Stag Week” rebellion that 13 students were sent to the hospital for treatment. The Daily also reported that the crowd participating in the violence was between 200 and 500.

The raids were a result of retaliation by women students of the university when a “Stag Week” was declared on campus. Each male student was suppose to steer clear of the weaker sex during the short week which ran from Wednesday to Friday. The women retaliated by making themselves at home in the frat houses. Then the “fun? began. Every one of the sorority houses were raided and water was splashed in most of the houses. Most of the damage done resulted from the throwing of water although a few windows were broken. When the police tried to break up the mob, they too were “soused" with water.        

Now where does this all lead? Mostly it brings unfavorable publicity to the campuses of the colleges involved.

The administration and students have one thing to be thankful for here. We can be glad that the raids staged here were not of the K. U. type.

One K. U. professor of sociology stated that the need for energy release caused most of the students to take part in the mob. That undoubtedly can hold true on the-Mac Campus.

Some students have pointed out that raiding the girls dorm is a tradition but even tradition does not warrant the continuation of these raids. We want to criticize both the students and the Administration Committee for their action the past week.

Sure the students put one over on the committee when the girls raided “Fanny.” Perhaps they felt as if it was fair. But was it? The old line about being mature citizens of the campus was talked up when the raids began. Students were asked questions like “How old are you?” and “Do you consider yourself a child?” Undoubtedly there were other questions asked but these we think certainly seem irrelevant to solving the problems of raiding dorms.

Students laughed at the committee investigating the fracas. They knew that in the past the committee had only questioned and had very seldom acted or formulated a policy. It is for this that we criticize the committee.

We contend, as do students on the campus, that anything that is important enough to be brought before the Administration Committee is important enough to be solved and a satisfactory conclusion rendered. It is up to the committee themselves to gain the desired respect of the Mac College Students.

Situations similar to the raids are always regrettable, and we sincerely hope that in' the future activities can be substituted for the raids! It is up to both the student body and the faculty of the college to solve this problem.

Thanks A Million, Staff

The end of each semester always brings the usual “thank yous” to the staff of the paper. The end of this present school year brings to a successful close a good year for the college paper and a fine year for the college itself.

This is primarily going to be an “I” editorial, which according to the accepted standards in editorial writing is not good. It’s been fun working on the paper each week although there have been weeks when I felt as if it would take a “prod” from someone to keep me going.

I usually received this “prod” from the entire staff. It is really gratfying to find people who are dependable because dependability is one of the cherished traits to have when you are trying to put out a weekly like the “Spec.”

I particularly want to thank Betty Redinger for standing by until the last work for each day was completed. Also I want to thank LeRoy Doty for working with me this past season. To him I now hand over the reins of the Spectator and sincerely hope that he will be able to improve where I have fallen down.

I also extend heartfelt thanks to my business manager, Mr. Wendell Burkholder, for keeping the Spec supplied with cash, which incidentally made possible the large number of cuts that appeared in this year’s paper.

To my sports editor I also say “thank you,” John Lohrenz has done a good job, a job that is thankless and very big for one person to handle.

Now to the people who are really the backbone of the paper, my reporters. I want to say "thanks a million." It’s because of people like Lorene Clark, Lorene Marshall, Carmina San Romani; Annette Shropshire, and Don Ford that the paper continues to come out week after week. The reporters have worked unusually hard scouring the

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We Invite You Back    

With the final edition of the paper we want to take this opportunity to urge all of the present students to return to the Mac Campus next fall. We realize that there will be instances where students will find it impossible to return because of financial plans or other study plans.    

The college is continuing to strengthen the various departments represented on the campus. The Home Economics department will be increased next year as will the Education department, and the English department. The officials of the college are making the necessary adjustments to help each student to secure the desired courses of study here on the Mac Campus.

Next year our athletes will have more experience and will undoubtedly turn in better records than this past year. In this field the college has put up a program that will lure more athletes to our campus. A portion of this program was the giant athletic banquet held in April with Ray Evans, All American 1947, as guest speaker.

It’s true that other campuses seem to have more of a lure than does Mac, but this is always true. When we are in school elsewhere we will look back at Mac College and see the many things that we here have but that we as individuals were unaware of.

Next year promises to be a bigger year than ever for the coliege. Let us urge you all to come back and be a part of that great year.

campus for news, and it is to them that I owe the most.

Another thankless job on the Spec and a job that turns out to be drudgery is the column writer. To Leona Flory, society editor, and Miriam Keim, it’s also thank you.

Thanks also goes to Sarah May Vancil, sponsor and advisor, who helped us with our grammar, proof reading, and the latest journalism hints.

Last, but by far not least, is John Firestone, first semester editor. John formulated the policy of the Spec as far as make up and the technical ends of the paper go. He helped me to further formulate my ideas about the kind of paper I wanted to publish. To John goes the credit of molding together the staff of this year’s paper. Although John and I have differed concerning the paper and politics, it is with deep gratitude to him that I extend sincere thanks.

To all of you, the reading public, I also extend my thanks. Thanks for sticking by throughout the year.

Yes, it has been a great year for the paper, and it should be an even greater year in 1949-50.

—Max McAuley

required amount of halves to be eligible for a letter.

The other side of the story is this: One of our baseball players who cooperated wholeheartedly with the conch and other players, never missed a practice without a good excuse, coached first base throughout the entire season drove his car to games, hit fly balls to the outfield during practice. and more than any other player contributed to the morale and the good spirit of the team was recommended by Conch Ware-ham for a letter but he was turned down by the Athletic Com

It seems to me that there has been a grate injustice done concerning the issuing of athletic awards at Mac College. An example of this follows:    During basketball season, one of the players was awarded a basketball letter under these conditions: he came to practice very seldom and over a two-week period he came only once, and I believe that if the records are checked it will how that he failed to have the

Ninety-seven freshman and sophomores have signed up to attend the lower-classmen’s picnic this afternoon at Black Canyon.

The menu consists of sandwiches, potato chips, cookies, ice cream, and pop. The foods committee is composed of Jeanne Evans, Eula Broyles, Dorothy Little, and Miriam Kiem.

Recreation for the afternoon will be planned by Bill Daggett and Clayton Bell.

Pat Ford, Stanley Watkins, Gerald Neher, and David Metzler are are on the transportation committee. They request that anyone who is seeking transportation should meet at Sharp Hall at 3:15. Also, anyone who can take a car should contact one of the persons on the committee.

The cars will leave Sharp Hall at 3:30 this afternoon The picnic supper will be served at 6 o'clock. The afternoon's entertainment will officially end at 7:30.

College Students Join BVS Unit

Joan Lehman. Jake Sheaffer, and Dean Neher will join the Brethren Volunteer Service workers at New Windsor, Maryland, June 30. They will remain there with a group of thirty young people for four to six weeks training.

After training, the group will be broken up into individual units to continue service. Jake Schaeffer hopes to go to Europe or to Puerto Rico. Dean Neher is interested in recreational work and would like to go overseas if possible.

All three applicants are classi-fied as sophomores. They will be in service for a year’s term.

Veteran Teacher Returns To Mac

One of McPherson's veteran teachers has Just returned to the city and campus after having spent approximately eight months on the West Coast. Miss Jessie Brown has been vacationing in Tujunga, California since last September.

After having been granted a leave of absence from the college for one year. Miss Brown reports that she will be coming back to Mac as head of the Piano Department and will also teach half time.

Miss Brown was highly impressed with the desert and its flowers and also the Joshua tree forest. While in the west she took trips to Mexico and to various other scenic spots.

Ward And Little Preside Over Fahnestock Hall

The new officers for next year of Fahnestock Hall wore elected at the last dorm meeting, Wednesday May 11. The officers elected were John Ward, president, and Ivan Little, secretary-treasurer.

The retiring officers were Paul Wagoner, president, and Don Gu-thals, secretary-treasurer.

Duties of the newly elected include presiding over the dorm meetings and collecting of dorm dues.

Summer plans of many McPherson Campus students include wedding plans, and many will return next fall as Mr. and Mrs. METZLER-WAGONER

Miss Mary Metzler will become the bride of Mr. Paul Wagoner on May 27 nt a formal wedding in the Church of the Brethren. Her father. Dr. Burton Metzler, will, perform the ceremony. Miss Metzler will be attended by her sister. Mrs. Anne Albright. The best man will be Dick Wagoner, brother of the groom. The student body is invited to attend the wedding. OBERST-KEIM

Miss Ann Oberst and Mr. Don Keim will be united in marriage on June 1, at the First Baptist Church in McPherson, Rev. Ross Wood will officiate at the formal evening ceremony. Miss Oberst will be attended by her sister. Mrs. Jean Beaver as matron of honor, and her bridesmaids will be Anne Oberst and Mary Metzler. Candle-lighters will be Miriam Keim and Elsie Schnorr and Bryce Keim will serve his brother as best man. Paul Wagoner will sing preceding the ceremony, and Jerry Gatz will assist as organist.

BURTON-DOTY

A formal evening ceremony in the First Federated Church of Des Moines, Iowa, on June 3 will unite Miss Barbara Burton and Mr. LeRoy Doty in marriage, Miss Burton will be attended by her sister. Virginia Burton as maid of honor, and Russell West. Jr. will serve as best man. Bridesmaids will be Sharon Burton, LoAnn Brown, Gordia Schafer, Lou Reed and Norma Lee Couch.

STINETTE-BAKER

Miss Marianna Stinnette will become the bride of Mr. Jack Baker on June 4 at the Brethren Church in Denver, Colo. Miss Stin-nette will be attended by Miss Sara Mae Williams as maid of honor, and Albert Guyer will serve Mr. Baker as best man. The student body is invited to attend the wedding.

maids. Miss Bonnie Alexander will play, and Jeannete Ethridge will sing. Ushers will be Glen McMur-ray, Elvin and Irvin Wolf, Bob Zimmerman, Harry Knapp, and LeRoy Doty.

NORLIN-HOPKINS

Miss Anita NorlIn and Mr. Willard Hopkins plan an August wedding which will be performed in McPherson Miss Norlin’s maid of honor will be Miss Mary Jane Freeburg. Wedding plane are not complete.

CHRISTOPHER-BRUNS

A formal evening wedding in the New Gottland Lutheran Church of rural McPherson in August will unite Miss Lucille Christopher and Mr. Herbert Bruns in marriage Miss Christopher will be attended by Miss Fern Clark as maid of honor, and Miss Carolyn Christopher. her cousin, as junior bridesmaid. Mr. Dale Wendt will serve us best man.

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